Question

Factor the polynomial completely.

Answer 1

Answer:

see below

Step-by-step explanation:

2x^2 +2x-4

We can factor out a 2

2(x^2 +x-2)

What numbers multiply to -2 and add to 1

2*-1 =-2

2+-1 = 1

2( x+2) (x-1)

Answer 2

Steps to factor:

2x² + 2x - 4

~Factor out common term (2)

2(x² + x - 2)

~Factor (x² + x - 2)

(x - 1)(x + 2)

~Put the 2 back into the polynomial

2(x - 1)(x + 2)

Best of Luck!